The Cockettes
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77 out of 100

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7.6 out of 10

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  • Summary: This documentary chronicles the rise and fall of the legendary San Francisco theatrical troupe, a group of flamboyant hippies who decked themselves in gender-bending drag and tons of glitter.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 22
  3. Negative: 1 out of 22
  1. Film Threat
    Reviewed by: Chris Gore
    100
    This is one of those rare docs that paints a grand picture of an era and makes the journey feel like a party.
  2. L.A. Weekly
    Reviewed by: Ernest Hardy
    80
    A fascinating, richly detailed documentary about the legendary queer collective based in San Francisco in the late '60s and early '70s.
  3. The A.V. Club
    Reviewed by: Nathan Rabin
    60
    Makes a terrific case for the group's historical importance, even though its performances seem more fun to discuss than watch.
  4. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Megan Lehmann
    38
    Indulgent, tedious documentary.

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  1. dfrooah
    8
    The documentary is one of the most affective ways to capture a time and place in history especially when the subject is as visually compelling as the Cockettes. Counter culture San Francisco history is so saturated with tired tales of the Beat Generation and the Grateful Dead. It was delightful to stumble upon a lesser known group of artists (who were actually quite famous in their own right). Interesting to note were some of the pervasive themes present in the documentary namely the "New York City" response to this "San Francisco" phenomenon. This film depicts a primary example of the West Coast's more open and relaxed attitude toward artistic expression not to mention the DIY aspect of San Francisco art culture (exemplified by the Cockette's costuming and sets) in general.… Expand

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